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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.92, 698.79 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.92, 698.79 and 340.76 is: 469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.92 : 698.79 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.92/698.79 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.92x = 698.79 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.92x = 238,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,119.68/506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.74

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